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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: John Munoz #12932 Race: 2025 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Sustained Pace Yields Strong Finish John Munoz maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon, finishing with an impressive time of 2:58:55. Displaying remarkable endurance, John covered the marathon distance with an average pace of 6:49 minutes per mile. Notably, John’s consistency is reflected in his split times, particularly maintaining a steady pace around the 6:43 to 6:46 range for most of the marathon. In his division (M45-49), John secured 8th place out of 3624 total participants, showcasing a commendable performance. The marathon had segments of varying paces, notably John's finish with a faster split of 6:02 at mile 26. A slight slowdown in miles 21 to 23 offers an opportunity to work on pacing stamina. Overall, the performance showed strength and consistency, contributing to a solid position within his age group. Keep up the excellent work, and consider pacing strategies for sustained speed in future races.